Gunzang is the wife/mother of the household where we were staying in Leh. It took a lot to make her smile sometimes. She only spoke a very small amount of English so I think the language barrier made her uncomfortable,…
Mary of the Himalayas
While in Leh it was impossible not to notice the mountains which surround the little pocket of civilization. It’s nestled into a small valley, along a tributary of the Indus River and barren rocky ridges press in on the edges…
A world away – Leh
Walking around the relatively green northern side of Leh, we looked for a cozy room where we could recover from the surprisingly powerful effects of altitude sickness. One place stood out because of its peaceful location and unobstructed views of…
Magic bus ride – Manali to Leh
When we first arrived in India, there were two environmental factors that narrowed down our options considerably. It was monsoon season and many parts of the country were extremely hot. We met a couple in Sri Lanka who had…
A peaceful morning in Leh, Ladakh, India
I awoke with the sunrise this morning, feeling strangely well rested. Fern is just waking up but I’ve been sitting in bed enjoying the peace and quiet. For the first time in a while we are in a place that…